Sterilization traceability for piercing studios in Portugal

Piercing in Portugal sits within the same framework as tattoo — no specific national legislation. SecuSteri gives you a professional digital register that signals to your client that your studio is above the market.

What the law requires of piercing studios

ASAE · APPTBP (self-regulation)

Piercing in Portugal shares the same regulatory void as tattoo: no specific national legislation governs the activity. The applicable rules are those of any commercial establishment (CAE registration, complaints book, fire safety, accessibility) and ASAE oversight under general legislation. APPTBP, which also represents piercing professionals, recommends Class B autoclaves for sterilizing reusable forceps and receiving tubes, sterile single-use needles, and jewelry-handling protocols compatible with medical use (titanium, 14k+ gold, borosilicate glass). Piercers who choose to document sterilization build a professional differentiator in a market without formal entry barriers — and stay ahead of any future regulatory change.

No specific national legislation · EU Regulation 2020/2081 (REACH) · Decreto-Lei 73/2011 (clinical waste, applied by analogy) · APPTBP recommendations

How SecuSteri helps

Same legal requirements, same digital solution

Regulations cover both tattooing and piercing. SecuSteri handles the sterilization traceability for both activities in a single account.

Trace sterile jewelry and tools

Track the sterilization of piercing forceps, receiving tubes, and jewelry supports alongside your autoclave cycles.

QR-coded labels for every sterilized pouch

Print labels that link each sterilized instrument pouch to its specific autoclave cycle — exactly what inspectors want to see.

Inspection-ready records on any device

Access your sterilization history from any tablet, phone, or computer. No paper binders to carry.

Pre-loaded instruments for piercing studios

Piercing forceps Receiving tubes Needle holders Jewelry insertion tapers Cork boards

These instruments come pre-loaded when you create your account. You can add, edit, or remove instruments at any time.

Works with all autoclave brands

W&H Lisa Melag Euronda Castellini Anthos Tuttnauer

Melag, W&H, Castellini, and Anthos reports are imported automatically via AutoReport or manual upload. Other brands? Upload the report or enter cycle data manually — we add automatic support progressively.

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